New Jersey Weekend Weather Forecast
Remembering Julie Anne Knoeringer, 39 of Forked River
February 28, 2026
New Jersey Braces for a Wintry, Unsettled Weekend
February 28, 2026New Jersey Weekend Weather Forecast
New Jersey is Heading into a Split‑Personality Weekend
New Jersey is heading into a split‑personality weekend, with bright skies Saturday giving way to a wintry mix and a sharp temperature drop on Sunday. The shift marks a quick swing from calm, seasonable weather to a colder, more unsettled pattern across the state according to National Weather Service.
☀️ Saturday: Clear, Cool, and Calm
New Jersey starts the weekend on a tranquil note. Newark and surrounding areas will see sunny skies with highs near 48°F and lows around 34°F. Winds remain light, and no precipitation is expected, making it a comfortable day for outdoor plans.
Sunday: Wintry Mix and a Dramatic Cooldown
Sunday brings a notable change as a system moves through the region. Expect light rain and snow, especially from late morning into the afternoon. Highs will struggle to reach the mid‑30s, and temperatures will fall sharply by evening.
Conditions: Light rain and snow
High / Low: 36°F / 15°F
Precipitation: 60% chance
Snow/Rain: Up to 0.16" snow and 0.04" rain possible
Wind: 12 mph, adding to the chill
By Sunday night, skies clear but temperatures plunge into the teens, setting up a cold start to the week.
Regional Notes
Northern parts of the state may see slightly higher snow chances, with some forecasts noting a coating to an inch possible in areas north of I‑78.
Toms River and coastal communities will see more rain mixing in, with temperatures hovering near freezing.
🌬️ Looking Ahead
Monday stays cold but sunny, with highs only around 29°F before a gradual midweek warm‑up. Another rain‑snow system is possible by Tuesday into Wednesday, keeping the early‑March pattern active. Keep up-to-date with local weather forecast.
